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There is nothing more Pure Michigan than experiencing new delights and doing what we have always wanted to do. And it’s all waiting to be discovered right here in Michigan.

Start with what interests you – shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, unique attractions, museums and more. Michigan has attractions, such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pictured Rocks, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, The Henry Ford and Hitsville USA, found nowhere else in the world. Check them off your bucket list as you travel the scenic route throughout the state.

Hit the trails and discover endless opportunities for recreation. When it’s time for a break head to a local brewery or winery and taste the local fare served up at restaurants offering simple dishes to seasonal specialties. Score a one-of-a kind piece of art or the perfect souvenir at local galleries, shops and markets in towns both big and small. Are you ready to go?

Ann Arbor's nickname is "Tree Town", and it's easy to see why. Awe-inspiring, deep and rich in color sprawls across the trees throughout the University of Michigan campus, the vibrant downtown, and beyond.

During the autumn months, the woods and forest surrounding St. Ignace put on a magnificent show of color. Burnt orange, glowing yellow, and deep red are all seen in the hills and drives around the area. The Upper Peninsula is perfect for fall color tours.

Nowhere is the combination of big city energy and small town feel more evident than in Kalamazoo. Featuring a vibrant and progressive downtown that sets the stage for quality dining, eclectic shops and galleries. Once you make the trip, you'll be back fo rmore.
Photo Courtesy: Rob Morrison & Lillian Anderson

A visit to Jackson is one you won't forget. It strikes the perfect balance of downtown excitement, rich history, and natural beauty. Spend some time on the inside and walk in the footsteps of prisoners serving time at Cell Block 7, Michigan's prison museum.

You're never far from a beautiful view of the autumn leaves in Muskegon County. In addition to our parks, Muskegon County has over 65 miles of hiking and biking trails and numerous picturesque routes from which to enjoy our vibrant fall colors.

Take a scenic drive where you can enjoy all the sights and sounds of autumn. Visit Escanaba and discover miles of roads and trails filled with every color nature can create. Fine dining, wineries, microbreweries, unique shops, hiking, biking, fall festivals, it's all here in Escanaba.

Getaway to the Michigan beaches and sand dunes of Grand Haven, Holland, South Haven, St. Joseph, Muskegon, Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Saugatuck. The 200-mile stretch of sandy Lake Michigan beaches are perfect for the most spectacular sunsets.

Home to more than 100 wineries and 150 tasting rooms located across the state from the Lake Michigan shore to the Sunrise Coast and the Upper Peninsula to the state line, enjoy a wide variety of award-winning wines.

Holland is known internationally for its acclaimed Tulip Time Festival, a celebration of Dutch heritage. From the award-winning downtown to the white sandy beaches, you'll fall in love with Holland's small town charm and big city amenities.

It's fall, perhaps the most beautiful time of year for sightseeing, hiking, biking, and trail riding throughout the Cheboygan area. A wonderful opportunity to use all of your senses: the crackle of dry leaves, cool breezes and warm sun, wood smoke, and the taste of a crisp apple enjoyed in a remote setting that cannot be experienced by any other means.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula presents attractions unmatched anywhere else. Explore the depth of a mine, a shipwreck tour, climb to the top of a lighthouse, explore a colonial fort and hear the roar of mighty waterfalls.

Charlevoix is a favorite destination for "Up North" vacations. Relax on unspoiled beaches, enjoy the crystal clear fresh waters on a chartered sailboat, experience more than 20 trails and nature preserves and see historic architecture of the famed Earl Young Mushroom Houses.

Willkommen, in German it means welcome. Frankenmuth, Michigan's Little Bavaria, welcomes visitors with Bavarian hospitality. Be sure to visit Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas store. When you need to simplify the agenda, stop by where you're always willkommen.

Visit Ypsilanti, a unique city with an artistic vibe. Ypsi's auto and aviation heritage will delight history buffs, and outdoors-lovers will revel in golf, hiking, and more. Superb dining abounds as well, with cuisines like Moroccan, Vietnamese, and American Southern.